Government of the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner 2022 Annual Report
Date Released:
Fri, 02/07/2025
Agency Home Responsive
OCME Surveillance Reports: Opioid-related Fatal Overdoses
Opioid and Drug Overdoses:
This dashboard provides an in-depth analysis surrounding events and characteristics of individuals who experienced non-fatal and/or fatal opioid overdoses in the District of Columbia. This multiagency dashboard is shared by OCME, DC Health, DBH, DFS, etc. LiveLongDC is the coordinated effort for opioid response. More information can be found here: https://livelong.dc.gov/ . If you have any questions about the dashboard,...
Featured Services
OCME provides public disposition services for unclaimed remains.
OCME provides fatality analysis and recommendations to entities serving defined populations.
The DC OCME is implementing a standardized Authorization to Release Form.
OCME provides forensic pathology, forensic investigations, and mortuary services.
OCME can usually process requests within 24 hours of submission.
OCME's Administrative Division oversees agency operations and programs.
Epidemiology and Surveillance Reports |
OCME Operating Status: OPEN Normal operating procedures are in effectOffice Hours Office Hours: M - F, 8 am - 4:30 pm, except holidays. Next-of-kin ID Hours: S-S, 10 am - 4:30 pm. Funeral Directors Hours: S-S, 9 am - 6 pm. Autopsy Reports: By Appointment Only- (202) 698-9111 or via e-mail at [email protected] |
COVID-19 Burial Assistance and Managing Grief
The need to social distance to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed how we do things in our daily lives. It also means changes to the way in which we grieve the death of a loved one. While services and support may look different for the time being, there are still ways to safely stay connected and receive help and support throughout the grieving process.For additional information, please use the link below.MANAGING GRIEF OVER THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE DURING COVID-19 [PDF] |
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CONTACT:
Rob Marus, Communications Director (OAG): (202) 724-5646; [email protected]
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Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Office Hours
M - F, 8 am - 4:30 pm, except holidays, Next-of-kin ID 10 am - 4:30 pm. Funeral Dir. 9 am - 6 pm.
Connect With Us
401 E Street, SW , Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 698-9000
Fax: (202) 698-9101
TTY: (202) 442-8797
Email: [email protected]
Agency Performance
M - F, 8 am - 4:30 pm, except holidays, Next-of-kin ID 10 am - 4:30 pm. Funeral Dir. 9 am - 6 pm.
Connect With Us
401 E Street, SW , Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 698-9000
Fax: (202) 698-9101
TTY: (202) 442-8797
Email: [email protected]
Agency Performance
